Saturday, January 31, 2009

Episode: January update...


Well it's already the last day of January...2009 is a blur so far ! We've had a few minor health issues but as of today everyone is happy and healthy. Rui is over his chicken pox, Kim is over her rash and Tierney is over her flu and dental surgery. Good news this month was that Cam was appointed Director of Production, a great promotion for him and he and Laura are very excited for this new opportunity. Laura will be taking maternity leave as of Feb. 28th to await the arrival of our little Tomatoe. Kim & Dave are planning a trip to Disney this May and everyone is very excited ! Megan & Andy just returned from Cuba where they vacationed with Andy's family as their Christmas gift from Charlie & Bonnie. A fun time was had by all. Rob and Kathy are doing some home renos, getting a new furnace next week and doing some major purging of junk as a result of getting the furnace/laundry room prepped. Today is Tierney's delayed birthday party, she was under the weather last weekend. Tierney and her Friends and cousins are at Kid Zone an indoor playground that is super fun. We have also celebrated Dave's birthday January 17th and of course extended family, John (6th), Jerry (10th) and my mom Margaret (21st) have all celebrated too this month. The weather and driving around here have been terrible, I am certainly not a winter fan. I am dearly waiting for Wiarton Willie to announce an early end to winter... Speaking of summer, our clan is making a move to Grand Bend for our annual summer vaca. We are in the process of finding our new digs and are looking forward to some new adventures there ! Stay safe and warm everyone !

Monday, January 5, 2009

Episode: A cool Yule




It was quite a journey getting there but Christmas 2008 has proved to be one of the best on record. We were blessed to have my mom aka Gram with us this year. She arrived on December 23rd and went home on January 3rd so we had a nice relaxed visit with her. We haven't been able to have her come to see us as much since she started her eye treatments. December 24th proved to be the usual exciting time as Rob Kathy & Marg waited patiently for the kids and fur-kids to arrive. Finally we were up to our final tally of 12 people and & 7 dogs. Once the dogs got re-acquainted and the tree was prepared we settled in for a long winters nap which ended suddenly at 7 in the morning. The gifts were opened and oohed and ahhed over and then Tom Turkey was put in the oven. We were joined at dinner by Greg, Ali and Mary...always a welcome addition - We LOVE those girls...and Greg too. Boxing Day, Rob Kathy & Marg went to visit Uncle Gil and had a nice dinner out with him at Red Lobster. Dec. 28th was Gabby's shopping Spree day and it was a blow-out ! Lots of spectacular deals ! We had dinner & designer cupcakes on the 30th before the Marts & Silvas went to the Rangers game which was one of their Christmas gifts. We rang in New Years Eve with a Italian dinner and games night at the Marts. On January 3rd we hosted the Watson Clan Christmas dinner and it was fantastic to see everyone ! Hope everyone had a safe trip home.
All the best to all in 2009 !